BD, a leading global medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents, is dedicated to improving people’s health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases, and advancing research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines. The Company’s capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 28,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.
Internship Description:
* Produce and test fluorescent reference standards for life science diagnostic test equipment. The intern will be responsible to follow protocols in a chemistry laboratory to generate fluorescence reference standards requiring general life science laboratory skills. Working knowledge of analytical methods and data analysis is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Follow protocols in a chemistry laboratory to generate fluorescent reference materials.
* Design and Conduct tests of fluorescent reference materials to characterize physical properties under a range of environmental conditions.
* Analyze test data and Generate summary reports of tests conducted on materials.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
* Chemistry, Biology or Materials Science course work required
* Quantitative or Analytical Chemistry coursework desired
* Completed sophomore year in college
Experience Requirements:
Proficiency in MS Office required.
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For more internship opportunities in the life sciences contact Kerry Kidwell-Slak in the Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu.